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Choosing the correct container is a
very important factor in deciding the
success or failure of your cooking.
Testing Dishes for Suitability
When unsure that a cooking
con tainer is suitable for use in your
microwave, check by the follow ing test:
1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug
with 300 ml (½ pt) cold water.
2. Place it on the turntable along side
the dish to be tested. If the dish
you are testing is a large dish, then
stand the measur ing jug on top of
the empty dish.
3. Heat on 1000 W for 1 minute.
Result
If the dish is suitable for micro waving, it
will remain cool, whilst the water in the
jug will begin to feel warm. If the testing
dish feels warm, do not use as it is
obvious ly absorbing microwave energy.
Note
This test does not apply to plastic
or metal based con tainers e.g.
Le Creuset
®
style dishes, which
should not be used as they are
cast iron covered with enamel.
Oven Glass
Everyday glass that is
heat resistant e.g. Pyrex
®
,
is ideal for Microwave
cooking.
Do not use delicate glass
or lead crystal which may
crack or arc.
China and Ceramic
Everyday glazed china,
porcelain or ceramic plates,
bowls, mugs and cups can
be used if they are heat
resis tant. Fine bone china
should only be used for
reheating for short periods.
Do not use dishes with a
metal rim or pattern. Do not
use jugs or mugs with glued
handles, since the glue can
melt.
Pottery, Earthenware,
Stoneware
If completely glazed, these
dishes are suitable. Do
not use if partially glazed
or unglazed, since they
are able to absorb water
which in turn absorbs
microwave energy, making
the container very hot and
slows down the cooking of
food.
Foil/metal containers
Never attempt to cook in
foil or metal con tai ners
on Microwave only as the
microwaves cannot pass
through and the food will
not heat evenly, it may also
damage your oven.
Containers to Use
Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils
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